From plants to tools, it’s sometimes tough to find local supplies. Here’s where to go.
Athens Seed Lawn & Garden
This is the place to get seed and seedlings from local growers. The plants are healthy, but not already flowering, and sold at a reasonable price. Store is closed on Sunday.
WHERE: 54 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville
WEB: athensseed.com
CALL: (706) 769-2712
Cofer’s Home & Garden Showplace
Sometimes a little pricey, Cofer’s has high-quality merchandise, plants from local nurseries and knowledgeable staff. Cofer’s is good for landscaping plants and materials.
WHERE: 1145 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens
WEB: www.cofers.com
CALL: (706) 353-1519
Outdoor Specialty
This shop has all the technical gear you’d need to start a small organic farm, from drip irrigation nozzles to soil amendments to hand tools. Plant selection includes trees and native plants not often sold in nurseries.
WHERE: 1460 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville
WEB:outdoorspecialtynursery.com
CALL: (706) 769-8737
Pallas Landscape Supply
It’s basically a lot full of dirt, mulch and rocks, but Pallas’ has great prices and high quality garden soil. Employees use a front-end loader to scoop materials into the bed of your truck. Easy.
WHERE: 4594 Atlanta HwyAthens, GA 30606
CALL: (706) 850-8555